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Fried fritter with shrimp, zucchini and carrot; moderate protein
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter (70 g) has 153 calories. That works out to 218 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.1 g of carbs, 7.3 g of protein, 8.5 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 12.6 µg of Selenium covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
153
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
11.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
7.3g
· 15% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 19% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.47 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 238 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 98 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 262 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 392 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 210 g | 458 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 567 kcal |
Calculated from 218 calories per 100 g.
Fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter adds chopped shrimp and grated carrot to the zucchini mixture used in many mücver recipes. Classic Turkish mücver is often made with zucchini, herbs, egg and flour, without seafood; ingredient proportions and seasonings vary by household.
Squeeze excess liquid from the grated zucchini before mixing fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter batter. Moisture released in the pan can make the fritters soft rather than crisp. Also avoid crowding the pan, which lowers the oil temperature and slows browning.
No, raw shrimp can be chopped and mixed into the batter, as long as each fritter is cooked through. If using already-cooked shrimp, add it gently and fry only until the fritters are hot and set, since prolonged cooking can make the shrimp tough.
Yes, you can bake fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter mixture in small portions on a lightly oiled baking sheet. The result will be less crisp than pan-fried fritters, so leave space between portions and turn them during baking for more even browning.
A lemony yogurt or garlic-yogurt sauce pairs well with fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter, balancing its savory seafood and fried exterior. A simple squeeze of lemon also works; serve the fritters with a crisp salad as a light meal or starter.
It is better to prepare fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter batter shortly before cooking. Salt draws water from zucchini as the mixture sits, making it runny; if preparing ahead, keep the ingredients separate and combine them just before frying.
Fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter can break apart if the zucchini is too wet, the batter has too little binder, or the fritter is flipped before its underside sets. Squeeze the zucchini well and wait for a browned, firm base before turning each piece.
Reheat fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter in a skillet or oven until hot throughout; these methods help restore some crispness. A microwave is convenient but tends to soften the coating. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container.
Yes, cooked fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter can be frozen. Let the pieces cool, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer them to a sealed container. Reheat from thawed or frozen in an oven until hot through; the texture may be softer than fresh.
It is a seafood variation inspired by mücver, a Turkish-style fritter commonly made with zucchini and herbs. Fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter is not a single fixed traditional recipe: additions such as carrot, shrimp, herbs and spices depend on the cook.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
199.5µg · 22% DV
B12
0.49µg · 20% DV
Vitamin K
12.6µg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.8µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Sodium
238mg · 10% DV
Iodine
13µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
172mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Fried shrimp, zucchini and carrot fritter is a Turkish-style take on mücver, the family of savoury fritters often made with grated vegetables. Here, shrimp joins zucchini and carrot in a mixture typically bound with egg and flour, then pan-fried until set and golden.
Expect a lightly crisp exterior and a tender, moist centre, with the shrimp’s savoury flavour balanced by the mild vegetables. In Turkey, mücver may be served as a meze or part of a light meal, often with yogurt; it also works well with a fresh salad. It provides 10.4 g of protein per 100 g, though frying contributes a noticeable amount of fat. Drain it briefly on paper towel and serve with plain yogurt for a less heavy plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.47g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.